The State of Transportation 2006
Travel Trends
 
Drivers

Vehicles

Driving -- Passenger Cars

Driving -- Trucks

Bicycling and Walking

Mass Transit Use

Mode Share

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Drivers licensing rates have fallen in recent years, especially for the population aged 25 to 44.  At the same time, vehicle registrations have continued to grow, with the exception of the most recent year.  Miles driven has grown steeply, particularly for trucks.  But the big news is the growth in mass transit use.  The number of miles traveled on buses and trains grew at twice the rate of driving.